With 80,000 daffodil bulbs set to bloom across Hever Castle’s gardens this spring, feel uplifted by the cheerfulness of this exquisite bloom which symbolises new beginnings.
Enjoy a self-led tour of the gardens and take in their beauty at your own pace or join one of the daily tours. Johnny Walkers, master grower of walkers bulbs and winner of 36 RHS gold medals will be giving daffodil tours during the week (Mon-Fri) and the weekend tours will be led by Hever Castle’s gardeners.
Take in the heavenly scent of daphne in the Winter Garden and the Scented Garden at the entrance to Diana’s Walk. Then head into the Castle and you will see wonderful floral displays in selected rooms that simply enhance the beauty of the historic Castle.
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Included in admission
Take a self guided tour of the garden. Download your map in advance or collect a copy on arrival.
Dates: Daily
Location: Throughout the grounds
Join bulb-master Johnny Walkers for a tour.
Times: 18 – 22 March, 11:30 and 14:00
Location: Please meet at the Information Hut
Join Hever Castle’s gardeners for a tour.
Times: 23 & 24 March, 11:30 and 14:00
Location: Please meet at the Information Hut
Please note, part of the tour takes place in Anne Boleyn’s orchard and this area is not accessible for those using wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
Head into the Castle and you will see wonderful floral displays in selected rooms.
Times: Daily
*Castle ticket is required
(Please note, we are now offering Behind the Scenes Tours as some rooms in the Castle will be closed until 25 June – learn more.)
As you wander through the gardens you will discover interesting facts about daffodils.
Always check details before travelling. Hever Castle reserves the right to close all or part of the Castle, grounds, catering outlets and activities, and to change or cancel and events. Please note that use of partner offers may be restricted or not valid on event days.
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